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The Alliance's Policies and procedures for baby and toddler groups are now available. Read more

The Department for Education has today published its response to the recent consultation on safeguarding in the early years. Read more

The first round of funding launches for up to 300 school-based nurseries today, as part of the government’s plan to increase early education capacity. Read more

by Jess Gibson

The Department for Education has today announced that it plans to clarify current statutory guidance on charging additional fees to...Read more

Ofsted data analysis published today shows that average access to early years settings in England has fallen since March 2020. Read more

The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that it will now refer to the early entitlement offers as ‘government-funded’ rather than ‘free’ in government communications.Read more

A high-quality early years curriculum is important as not all children get the same start in life, Ofsted has stated in a new report.  Read more

Findings show that working parents have had to cut hours, work overtime and avoid applying for jobs due to shortages.Read more

Bridget Phillipson’s first speech as Secretary of State for Education at the Labour Conference today highlighted Labour’s “mission to deliver opportunity for the next generation”, starting with “our youngest children” and early education. ...Read more